A person may not:
(1) willfully deceive another about the right to take an examination under this Division I; or
(2) willfully interfere with the right of an individual to take an examination under this Division I.
A person may not willfully falsify:
(1) an answer on an examination held under this Division I;
(2) a grade or mark on an examination held under this Division I;
(3) a report on the results of an examination held under this Division I; or
(4) a report on the standing of an individual examined under this Division I.
A person may not willfully give to an individual any information about a competitive examination under this article that is not generally available to all competitors for the examination in order to improve or to harm the individual's rating for appointment.
A person may not use or promise to use the person's influence or official authority to secure an appointment or an opportunity for an appointment to a position in the skilled service or professional service in exchange or as a reward for personal service or political service.
An employee or public official of this State may not use a threat or coercion to induce or attempt to induce an employee in the skilled service or professional service:
(1) to resign;
(2) to take a leave of absence; or
(3) to waive a right granted by this Division I.
Any person who violates Subtitle 1 of this title or any regulation adopted under it is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $3,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.